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Sheffield University archaeologist Hugh Willmott stated that although the cup was found in an ordinary grave, its unique nature made the team question why it had been buried with the girl
The bowl dates back to the Roman era and was made of porcelain. (News18 Hindi)
Sometimes, surprising things are discovered during excavations. Something similar has happened in Lincolnshire, England, which has even left scientists surprised. In Scramby village, a grave from the sixth century was found containing the remains of a girl.
However, the intriguing part of this discovery was the multicoloured bowl found alongside her grave, which is believed to have been a wine cup. The girl passed away around 1,500 years ago, and scientists were astonished by the bowl’s colour and composition.
According to a report from Live Sciencethe bowl dates back to the Roman era and was made of porcelain. Sheffield University archaeologist Hugh Willmott stated that although the cup was found in an ordinary grave, its unique nature made the team question why it had been buried with the girl. Willmott and his colleagues detailed their findings in a report published in the European Journal of Archaeology.
The bowl was discovered in a cemetery containing 49 other graves in 2018, and it was in perfect condition, without any breakage. The bowl had been placed on the girl’s head, along with two plain brooches.
Where did this bowl come from?
The archaeologist explained that the bowl is 2.2 inches long and can hold 280 ml of liquid. It is made of copper and alloys and features moon and heart-shaped designs. The enamel is filled with red, aquamarine, and deep blue-purple colours. The style of the bowl suggests it may have been imported from France or Britain during the Roman period.
For Special Use
Willmott believes the bowl was originally created as a drinking vessel, most likely for wine, as was common in Roman culture. However, when it was chosen to be placed in the grave, its purpose may have been different. To understand why this wine cup was buried with the girl, Willmott and his colleagues analysed its organic remains.
The results were even more surprising as significant amounts of lipids, likely made from pig fat, were found inside the bowl. Willmott speculated that the bowl was buried with the girl because she may have been a healer or someone who treated others. It is possible that she had used the bowl for medicinal purposes.
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